10 Second CPS Test

How the 10 Second CPS Test Works

The 10 second CPS test counts every click you make in 10 seconds, then divides by 10. So 85 clicks gives you 8.5 clicks per second. The clock only starts on your first click, so take your time getting your hand in position.

Ten seconds is too long to hold your breath and mash. Most people start fast and slow down in the last few seconds, so this test says more about your real clicking speed than a 1 or 5 second burst.

What’s a Good Score in 10 Seconds?

If you land between 50 and 80 clicks, you’re right where most people are. Getting past 100 clicks almost always takes a technique like jitter or butterfly clicking.

Tips for a Better 10 Second Score

• Don’t sprint the first second. Going all out at the start tenses your arm, and you pay for it in seconds 6 to 10. Aim for a speed you can hold.
• Rest your wrist on the desk. Clicking from the finger, not the whole arm, is faster and steadier.
• Pick one technique and stick with it. Switching from normal clicking to jitter halfway through costs more than it gains.
• Warm up first. Run the 5 second test two or three times, then go for your best 10 second score.

Want to learn a faster technique? The jitter click test walks you through jitter clicking step by step.

5 vs 10 vs 30 Seconds

The same person scores differently on each length. A 5 second test measures pure speed, and you can keep up your best pace for all of it. The 10 second test adds a little stamina. At 30 or 60 seconds, stamina matters more than speed, and most people’s CPS drops by a couple of clicks per second.

So compare scores on the same test length. Switch lengths above the click area, or use the main CPS test.

Frequently Asked Questions